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The Copyright Board and Access Copyright: Latest Developments

Howard Knopf is all over the latest developments at the Copyright Board of Canada with Access Copyright.  He has two new posts (1, 2) on the issues related to the proposed interim tariff.

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December 2, 2010 5 comments News

Bill C-32 Legislative Committee: My Appearance Scheduled for Today

I am scheduled to appear before the Bill C-32 legislative committee this afternoon at 3:30 ET. The hearing will be streamed via audio and video.

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December 1, 2010 18 comments Committees, News

Industry Canada Launches Spectrum Auction Consultation

Industry Canada has published its consultation on the 700 MHz spectrum auction.  The consultation includes questions about open access requirements.  The deadline for responses is February 28, 2011.

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December 1, 2010 Comments are Disabled News

Quebec Artists Travel To Ottawa To Protest C-32

A large group of prominent Quebec artists are traveling to Ottawa today to voice opposition to Bill C-32 and support for a new levy system on ISPs.

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November 30, 2010 25 comments News

Music Publisher Ole Criticizes C-32

Ole, Canada’s largest music publisher, has issued a stinging release on Bill C-32, arguing that the bill does little for songwriters and artists.  The release notes that digital locks represent a failed strategy, instead advocating for levy systems.

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November 30, 2010 4 comments News